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Mediterranean Barley with Chickpeas

Toss together a few simple ingredients like barley, arugula, bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and chickpeas with a lemon-vinaigrette dressing, and you have a pack-able meal. This recipe from Cooking Light is wholesome, full of fiber and vegan-friendly.

Easy Mediterranean Recipes: Barley with Chickpeas

Mediterranean Barley with Chickpeas

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked pearl barley

1 cup packed arugula leaves

1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

3 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil

1 (15 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Directions

Cook barley according to package directions, omitting salt. Combine barley, arugula, bell pepper, tomatoes and chickpeas in a large bowl.

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